Continuous Carrier Optical Phase Optometric Measurement over Coherent Optical Communication Link

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring a distance between a first and second terminal includes a frame…

Structural Configuration Analysis of Advanced Flight Vehicle Concepts with Distributed Hybrid-Electric Propulsion

Abstract: Structural configuration analysis of two advanced aircraft concepts with distributed hybrid-electric propulsion is presented. These…

Digital Material Assembly by Passive Means and Modular Isotropic Lattice Extruder System

Abstract: A set of machines and related systems build structures by the additive assembly of discrete…

Cryogenic Hydrogen Radiation Shield for Human Spaceflight

Abstract: The disclosed subject matter relates to a radiation shielding apparatus including a cryogenic vessel and…

Improving Accuracy of Structural Dynamic Modification with Augmented Residual Vectors

Abstract: It is often important to perform sensitivity analysis to determine how a structural model will…

Application of an Optimal Control Allocation Scheme with Structural Load and Aero Heating Feedback for a Morphing Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator

Abstract: Precision landing of large payloads on Mars presents a challenge to the Entry, Descent, and…

Multistage Delivery of Active Agents

Abstract: Multistage delivery vehicles are disclosed which include a first stage particle and a second stage…

A Comparison of Boundary Layer Wind Profilers for Use with Space Launch Vehicles

Abstract: The United States Air Force (USAF) operates two space launch ranges, the Eastern Range (ER)…

A VTOL Small Unmanned Aircraft System to Expand Payload Capabilities

Abstract: One of the goals of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) is to increase the capabilities of…

Axial Flux Brushless Permanent Magnet Electrical Machine Rotor

Abstract: An axial flux brushless permanent magnet electrical machine having a stator and at least one…